Williamson Valley (Arizona)

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Williamson Valley, also known as Williamsons Valley, is a valley in Yavapai County, Arizona. The mouth of the valley is at an elevation of 4,442 feet / 1,354 meters, where it meets the Big Chino Valley. Its head is located at an elevation of 4,600 feet, at 34°46′48″N112°39′37″W / 34.78000°N 112.66028°W / 34.78000; -112.66028 . [1]

It is partly or all in Williamson, Arizona, a CDP area which also includes part or all of Mint Valley.

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Coordinates: 34°54′17″N112°33′30″W / 34.90472°N 112.55833°W / 34.90472; -112.55833